# Migrant Empowerment Group (MEG) > Migrant Empowerment Group is a registered charity in England and Wales (number 1183705), founded in July 2013 in the West Midlands, UK. It gives free support to refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and local people in need, regardless of race, culture or religion. ## Key facts - Charity number: 1183705 (Charity Commission for England and Wales): https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1183705 - Founded: July 2013 - Offices: 49 Okement Drive, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 1XA; 21 Old Square Shopping Centre, Walsall, WS1 1QA - Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5pm - Phone: 01902 901270 · Email: info@migrantempowerment.org - Areas served: Wolverhampton, Walsall, Birmingham, Sandwell, West Midlands; international programme in Cameroon (Douala, Yaoundé, Buea, Bamenda, Dschang) - All services are free. - Impact: 14,440 people served since 2013; 2,643 people helped with food and jobs; 75 volunteers; 850 tablets, laptops and computers given (2023) ## Services - [ESOL and Maths classes](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/what-we-do/esol-and-maths/): MEG runs free weekly ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and maths classes for adults in Wolverhampton and Walsall – you can start with no English at all. - [IT and computer classes](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/what-we-do/it-and-computer-classes/): MEG teaches free beginner computer classes – email, Word, Excel, internet safety and online forms – and helps people write a CV and look for work. - [Sewing and knitting](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/what-we-do/sewing-and-knitting/): MEG runs free sewing and knitting classes that build skills, confidence and friendships – no experience needed. - [Cookery and African food bank](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/what-we-do/cookery-and-food-bank/): MEG runs an African food bank and cookery sessions, plus drop-ins with free tea and coffee, for people who cannot afford food. - [Recycling and free redistribution](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/what-we-do/recycling-and-redistribution/): MEG collects clothes, shoes, bags, furniture, books and toys and gives them free to homeless people, asylum seekers, refugees and families in need. - [Advice and orientation](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/what-we-do/advice-and-orientation/): MEG gives free, confidential advice to newcomers – help understanding UK services, filling in forms, finding a GP, school or housing support, and referral to specialist help. - [Interpreting and translation](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/what-we-do/interpreting-and-translation/): MEG provides interpreting and translation so people can understand letters and appointments and be understood by services. - [Counselling](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/what-we-do/counselling/): MEG offers free short-term individual, couple and relationship counselling with trained counsellors, with an interpreter if needed. - [Domestic and sexual abuse support](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/what-we-do/domestic-abuse-support/): MEG supports people experiencing domestic or sexual abuse to understand their options, make their own choices and get safe, including through social prescribing. - [Befriending](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/what-we-do/befriending/): MEG's befriending project matches isolated people with a trained volunteer who visits or calls regularly for company and practical support. - [Parenting group sessions](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/what-we-do/parenting/): MEG runs parenting group sessions and one-to-one parenting support to help families settle and children thrive. - [Women's and men's chat groups](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/what-we-do/chat-groups/): MEG's women's and men's chat groups are relaxed weekly meet-ups to practise English, make friends and share experiences. - [Health and wellbeing](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/what-we-do/health-and-wellbeing/): MEG runs health and wellbeing forums, workshops and exercise sessions, and awareness events on topics such as mental health and HIV. - [Dance and music movement therapy](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/what-we-do/dance-and-music-therapy/): MEG's dance and music movement sessions use rhythm and movement to reduce stress, build confidence and bring people together. - [Arts, culture and heritage](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/what-we-do/arts-culture-heritage/): MEG celebrates arts, culture and heritage through community events such as Refugee Week, International Women's Day, the annual Christmas party and Saturday football. - [Public awareness talks](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/what-we-do/awareness-talks/): MEG gives talks and leaflets to schools, churches and community events about stigma and the challenges faced by refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. - [International work in Cameroon](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/international/): MEG supports displaced and vulnerable people in Cameroon – in Douala, Yaoundé, Buea, Bamenda and Dschang – with food, essentials and community projects. ## Get help - [Get help](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/get-help/): how to get free help, emergency numbers - [Ask for help online](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/get-help/request/) - [Professional referral](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/get-help/refer/) - [Classes and events](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/classes-and-events/) - [Questions and answers](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/faq/) ## Support MEG - [Donate](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/donate/) · [Volunteer](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/volunteer/) · [Sponsor or patron](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/sponsor-and-patron/) ## About - [About us](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/about/) · [Impact](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/impact/) · [Where we are](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/locations/) · [Contact](https://www.migrantempowerment.org/contact/)